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Posted 6/17/2013 3:25 PM (GMT -5)
Hi all,

I have talked to my dr and he wants me to see a counsellor about my family issues but that is not going resolve nothing seriously they don't want me in there life and they made that quite clear when I last spoke with them. I have hurt my back when I fell back on  April 30th when I got my concussion I hit my back on the bath tub and against the shower wall. and my dr will not even give me anything for pain wise so I can only usually sit at the computer for 20 mins it suxs. I have had depression meds in the past and they just did not work for me. I had seen a counsellor a few yrs back and it did not seem to do nothing for me but bring memories back of my family which made ne even more depressed. What would you suggest I do ? Alexis

Posted 6/17/2013 3:48 PM (GMT -5)
Alexis-

Hi there! I would take the doctor's advice and seek counseling. As you know, my mom will have nothing to do with me- I don't even know where she is or if she is alive. Counseling has helped me to process my feelings/emotions about the situation and about her and her choices.

Give it a shot- it can't hurt!

Michele
Posted 6/17/2013 4:41 PM (GMT -5)
I just posted a new topic my friend was just telling me that he thinks I  might be bi polar I have mood swings sad depressed and crying what do you think?

 

Posted 6/17/2013 7:08 PM (GMT -5)
Hey Alexis,

I agree with Michele & JB. You should listen to your doctor and try counseling. It may really help you. I did not think that counseling was for me when I first started. It took me a year before I saw any improvements or felt different/better.

Maybe your doctor will be able to tell you for sure if you're Bipolar.

I hope you feel better.

UA
Posted 6/17/2013 10:14 PM (GMT -5)
my friend went with me to the hospital we talked to physiatry and they want to to call my dr in the morning a get them to make a reffral to see this guy he works out of my office
Posted 6/18/2013 9:41 AM (GMT -5)
Alexis,

Sweetie, Counseling is like road rash when someone crashes on a motor cycle. You have to clean the wound out and it hurts MORE, before it starts to heal.

Layers of emotional pain have to be pealed back and processed. It is hard work girl. No doubt about it and it takes time.

Remember, I lost 14 members of my family when I disclosed my abuse, they still shun me. I am still in therapy, 3 yrs later, but I am stronger for it.

Peace
Trina
Posted 6/18/2013 11:38 AM (GMT -5)
Wow I know but now they want me to see a physiatrist and see if they are meds they can give me to help me stop the crying mood swings and being sad the hospital nurse said to me lastnight it was good I came to address my issues so what do you guys think? Alexis
Posted 6/18/2013 12:50 PM (GMT -5)
I think you should try them. They have helped many on this forum. That is my opinion.

Hugs, Karen...
Posted 6/18/2013 3:51 PM (GMT -5)
I have to wait for my dr refer me to community physcartity here in Hamilton so now I think awhile before I see anyone what should I do in the mean time what if I syart to feel really bad should I go back to the hospital again. Alexis
Posted 6/18/2013 5:20 PM (GMT -5)
Go to the resource thread. It is the very first thread. I believe that there are sites for cbt and dbt therapy. Have you visited the bipolar forum before? I think it would be helpful for you to find out some ways to cope. It is a very good forum.

Take a gander over there and read, that will help.

I hope that you feel better.

Hugs, Karen...
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